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Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways; for example, use cable channels on the
sides of the cabinet or patch panels to reduce the potential for tangling the cables. The following
list provides some recommendations for cable management:
NOTE
You should not use tie wraps with optical cables because they are easily overtightened and can
damage the optic fibers. Velcro-like wraps are recommended.
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Plan for the rack space required for cable management before installing the switch.
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Leave at least 1 m (3.28 ft) of slack for each port cable. This provides room to remove and
replace the switch, allows for inadvertent movement of the rack, and helps prevent the cables
from being bent to less than the minimum bend radius.
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For easier maintenance, label the cables and record the devices to which they are connected.
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Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs.
Items required for installation
The following items are required for installing, configuring, and connecting the Brocade VDX 6710
switches for use in a network and fabric:
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A workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal.
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An unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address.
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A serial cable (provided).
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An Ethernet cable.
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Brocade-branded 1 GbE direct-attach copper cables and 10 GbE SFP+s optical transceivers
and cables.
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(Optional) Access to an FTP server or Brocade-branded USB device for backing up the switch
configuration.
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If mounting in the Idataplex IBM 17-inch depth rack the Brocade Idataplex rack mount kit is
required.
Standalone installation for a Brocade VDX 6710
Perform this task to install the Brocade VDX 6710 as a standalone unit.
1. Unpack the Brocade VDX 6710 switch and verify the items listed in
Brocade VDX 6710 switches"
2. Apply the adhesive rubber feet. Applying the rubber feet to the switch helps prevent the switch
from sliding off the supporting surface.
a. Clean the indentations at each corner of the bottom of the switch to ensure that they are
b. With the adhesive side against the chassis, place one rubber foot in each indentation and
3. Place the switch on a flat, sturdy surface.
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on page 7 are present and undamaged.
free of dust or other debris that might lessen the adhesion of the feet.
press into place.
Standalone installation for a Brocade VDX 6710
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